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Adults need immunizations also! In
addition to routine preventative care, all adults should get
Diphtheria - Tetanus booster every 10 years.
Flu shots are recommended yearly for adults of any age with
significant medical conditions or caregivers of patients with
chronic medical conditions. Patients over the age of 65 are
recommended to receive one annually.
Pneumovax immunization is recommended once for adults over 65,
children over 2 year of age and the adults of any age who are at
risk for developing pneumococcal disease because of underlying
medical conditions.
For a complete list of guidelines, please
contact our Health Education Department,
at: (818) 768-3000
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